We are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations for a government-based team in Portland, Oregon. This Contract position is ideal for someone who communicates professionally, handles administrative tasks with accuracy, and keeps office activities running smoothly. The role involves front-desk support, document preparation, data management, and consistent coordination with internal staff and external callers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day administrative support activities to maintain an efficient and well-organized office environment.<br>• Respond to incoming phone calls with professionalism, direct inquiries appropriately, and provide clear information to callers.<br>• Welcome visitors and carry out receptionist-related tasks to ensure a positive and orderly front-office experience.<br>• Enter, update, and maintain records with a high level of accuracy across administrative documents and office files.<br>• Prepare, format, and revise routine correspondence, reports, and other written materials as needed.<br>• Organize, file, and retrieve paper documents to support recordkeeping and daily operational needs.<br>• Place and receive calls as part of general office coordination and communication support.<br>• Assist with clerical processes and other administrative duties assigned to help the team meet operational goals.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Coordinator to support electronic payment operations for a client in Milwaukie, Oregon. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with financial data, and able to keep payment activity accurate and on schedule. The position focuses on coordinating electronic transactions, resolving payment issues, and maintaining strong communication with banking partners and internal finance teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day electronic payment activity, including funds transfers, wires, direct deposits, and related transactions, with close attention to timing and accuracy.</p><p>• Examine payment requests to confirm supporting approvals, correct account details, and alignment with established financial procedures.</p><p>• Reconcile transaction records against bank activity and accounting documentation, then investigate and correct exceptions or rejected payments.</p><p>• Prepare routine reporting on payment volumes, status updates, discrepancies, and supporting financial records for internal review.</p><p>• Maintain and update banking instructions and account information for vendors, customers, and employees while safeguarding sensitive data.</p><p>• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Treasury teams to coordinate smooth processing and timely issue resolution.</p><p>• Respond to questions related to payment activity and assist with onboarding participants into electronic payment programs.</p><p>• Monitor transactions for irregular patterns, support compliance with banking requirements and internal controls, and provide documentation for audits.</p><p>• Contribute to workflow improvements by identifying efficiency opportunities and assisting with testing or implementation of payment platforms and tools.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a higher education organization in Portland, Oregon on a Long-term Contract assignment. In this role, you will help keep receivables operations running smoothly by managing billing activity, applying payments, and supporting accurate financial records across multiple sources of revenue. This position is well suited for someone who brings strong attention to detail, enjoys working with transactional data, and can maintain consistency in a fast-paced accounting environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage invoicing activity for tuition, institutional fees, and external funding sources such as scholarships, grants, and partner organizations.<br>• Record and apply incoming payments, including checks and wire transfers, to the correct customer or student accounts.<br>• Reconcile daily cash receipts and deposits to ensure financial records remain complete, balanced, and audit-ready.<br>• Enter remittance and payment details accurately while allocating funds across the appropriate accounts and revenue categories.<br>• Prepare routine reports related to incoming payment activity and complete postings within established timelines.<br>• Assist with collection follow-up by issuing notices and supporting outreach on overdue balances.<br>• Maintain a large portfolio of billing accounts and help resolve discrepancies through regular account review and reconciliation.<br>• Support ongoing accounts receivable operations by identifying posting issues and helping improve accuracy in day-to-day processing.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for a team in Portland, Oregon. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing high-volume accounts payable tasks with accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with invoice coding, payment processing, and vendor support while helping maintain efficient financial workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, verify supporting details, and assign accurate account codes before processing.<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including data entry, approvals follow-up, and timely payment execution.<br>• Prepare and process ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established schedules and controls.<br>• Reconcile payment activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure vendors are paid correctly.<br>• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice questions and outstanding issues.<br>• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation for audit readiness and reporting purposes.<br>• Monitor aging items and help prioritize payments to keep obligations current and accurate.